These Life Hacks Will Get You Through This Disgustingly Hot Summer

Ugh. Don’t make me go out there.

Does the AC unit above drip onto your AC, keeping you up all night?

Does the AC unit above drip onto your AC, keeping you up all night?

Put a sponge down to mute the dripping.

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Bitten by mosquitoes?

Bitten by mosquitoes?

Dab a cotton ball in vinegar and hold it over the bite. This works best if you've just been stung. The itching and swelling should dissipate and NEVER COME BACK.

Orajel works, too.

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Don't have an air conditioner?

Don't have an air conditioner?

Maybe you don't have a window, can't afford one, or can't afford the monstrous bills that come along with owning one. This makeshift "air conditioner" only costs $15 and consists of a desk fan, a styrofoam cooler, lots of ice, a beer can, and duct tape.

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A less fussy method:

A less fussy method:

Place a frozen bottle of water (4/5 full) in front of a fan. Keep frozen bottles of water in the freezer and swap them out as they melt. You'll want to sit directly in front of the fan, as it only works at close-range.

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